HARNESS THE POWER OF OUTDOOR LIGHTING TO CREATE STANDOUT PORTRAITS

Outdoor lighting is more variable than studio lighting, and while it presents unique challenges, the payoffs of mastering the light in such situations are many. In this comprehensive book, you'll learn how to control the effects of natural light to create top-quality portraits of any subject—from kids, to models, to families.

Dantzig provides a comprehensive look at lighting, giving you all of the tools you need to poduce the very best portrait results. He presents dozens of images (including several before-and-after shots and image sequences) and shows how each portrait was created. Step-by-step text makes it easy to learn how to use natural light, to understand when and how to supplement that light with flash fill, barebulb, and strobes, and how to select and use light modifiers for the most flattering portrait lighting effects.

Numerous detailed lighting diagrams are also included, showing you how to re-create the lighting styles that top-notch professionals use to produce their perfectly rendered images.

FEATURES
•The laws that govern outdoor lighting: how to use some simple calculations to predict the effects of the light
•Modifying light for the best effect
•Lighting ratios: how to sculpt your clients' faces for flattering images
•Adding flash fill, barebulb, and strobes to enhance existing light
•Lighting diagrams show you how to quickly and precisely duplicate the lighting styles shown in the book
•Photoshop tips for perfecting the most common image flaws